Kyain Kyain is an unassuming, family-run, strip mall restaurant turning out seriously delicious Burmese cooking. My favorite dish was the famous Tea Leaf Salad, a mixture of shredded cabbage, tomatoes, green chilies, dried shrimp, peanuts, yellow beans, and sesame seeds, all tossed in a fermented tea leaf dressing. The salad was crunchy, nutty, spicy, umami, and refreshing all at the same time, and there was a generous amount of the deliciously salty and tangy tea leaf dressing (much more than in versions of this salad from other restaurants)! Next, the Fish Noodle Soup was a spiced chowder with rice noodles, catfish, egg, cilantro, and fried yellow bean--a hearty, warming dish. The Lamb Curry with Potato was made of tender chunks of lamb in an oily spiced curry, served with a flaky pan-fried Parata; and the Chicken Drumstick Curry came with two braised drumsticks in a flavorful spice mixture, served with spiced yellow rice mixed with raisins and green peas, topped with crispy onions, pickled onions, and fried chilies! Of the two curries, I preferred the flavor of the Chicken Curry, but the tender meat of the Lamb Curry. The Parata was crispy and buttery, and the yellow rice with toppings had an incredible flavor and combination of textures. Overall, the food here was seriously delicious, and this super friendly restaurant is worth going out of the way to visit! read more

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It's ok. I dined in once with my partner and we ordered Ono kauk swe (coconut curry noodles) and mohinga. During the other times we've done takeout, the other dishes were unmemorable. The mohinga was fine but the ono kauk swe was awful. The coconut milk + red oil that makes up the soup was not integrated well. It seemed like they just microwaved a leftover bowl for me, and the noodles were overcooked. From what I remember, it was kind of chunky too. The entire bowl consisted of noodles absorbing the soup. If I wanted to eat awful Burmese food, I could just eat at home for free. There's other Burmese restaurants you can support in Fremont that don't taste like someone's blind grandma made it. read more

Their Tea Leaf Salad is the most authentic version in the Bay Area. The flavors are balanced the way they should be. Fermented tea leaves, crunchy beans, garlic, lime, and chili all working together. It tastes like real Burmese home cooking rather than a toned down restaurant version. One thing that makes the place special is that it's clearly a family-run restaurant. You often see different generations of the family helping out. Someone greeting guests, someone working the counter, someone in the kitchen. That kind of atmosphere usually tells you something important: the food matters to them. The service is friendly, the food comes out quickly, and the whole place is genuine and unpretentious. If you're in the Bay Area and want to try authentic Burmese food, especially tea leaf salad, this is a place worth visiting. read more

Ordered a to-go tea leaf salad (~$21 with tax) and was really disappointed. It was extremely oily and overloaded with hard crunchy bits that felt like biting into stones in every bite. The texture was unpleasant and the flavor wasn't anything special. Definitely not worth the price. read more

Kyain Kyain - A5. Tea Leaf Salad (vegan) - Burmese Near Me - Fremont, California

How I wish this place was close to SF. They are the only restaurants I have found in Bay Area to have Kyay Oh (Pork noodle soup). We love their coconut noodle, tea leaf salad and soups. Food is amazing, portion are big and service is amazing. Really underrated and hopefully gets appreciated by locals. read more

What could improve is the hygiene of this place, they have cooked rice near the bathroom. The food came out fairly quick as if they just need to heat up. Had the curry beef with potatoes, came with one little piece of potatoes and the beef was ok, not much flavor. I won't be coming back. read more

Excellent authentic, homestyle cooking prevails at this local, family-run Burmese spot. Please put it in your weekly rotation immediately so you can have the coconut chicken noodle soup, tea leaf salad, and other delicious specialties in your life! read more

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Very good authentic and homestyle Burmese food. Cozy casual eatery located in a small shopping plaza at the NW corner intersection of Moraine St and Thornton Ave. They seem to currently have specially priced Bento box lunch meals for about $18 to $20. Caveat is that you have to order a minimum of 2 Bentos for this deal. It comes with choice of entree/protein with rice, tea leaf salad, and parboiled mustard greens. The entrees range from various curries or braised/steamed dishes. We opted for 2 bentos. One was the "steamed" fish (which is more like a braised/stewed dish). They use Amberjack for this dish. The second bento choice was the chicken and potato curry (cubed chicken breast meat with fried potatoes in a mild red curry sauce). They bring out tap water for you but I added palm juice, which is really just a glass bottle of sweetened palm coconut water. It went really well with my food. I really liked the steamed/braised Amberjack fish dish too. It was stewed in a tomato-based, mild red curry paste marinade. Reminded me of a less spicy version of a Vietnamese dish that my grandmother used to make all the time and which I don't see served in any restaurants around the bay. It was a delicious Burmese rendition and the tea leaf salad was really nice. Salad had the right amount of seasoning and dressing and the chiffonade cabbage leaves, fermented tea leaves, with roasted mung beans and peanuts, sesame seeds, and dried shrimp flakes, added a nice and fresh crunch to the meal. Mustard greens were simply parboiled and had their natural mild bitter taste, which went well with the fish and steamed jasmine rice. I would definitely get this again. They also sell the steamed/braised Amberjack a la carte for $8. I had a taste of the chicken curry with potato bento dish and really liked that as well. Burmese curry doesn't seem as spicy compared to Thai or Indian curries. I would definitely come back to this family restaurant to try their other dishes, such as the beef and lamb curry, which came highly recommended by our server. All in all I'd say that Kyain Kyain is a solid and tasty restaurant serving authentic comfort/home-style Burmese food. I even like this better than Burma Superstar. Inside seating has about 9 tables of 4. Note: if your meal total is under $50 and you use credit card to pay, there is a $0.25 surcharge. Service was prompt and our server kindly explained all the dishes to us before we made our choice. read more

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Before getting deeper into the review, I'll say that the dishes we had were all ok, but nothing worthy of repeating or recommending. I would describe out dishes as mild comfort food. At the outset, we were challenged by a menu with few pictures and barely any dishes that we find at other Bay Area Burmese restaurants. The menu would benefit from more pictures and better organization to navigate more easily. When the food arrived, we were given paper bowls to eat our appetizers, soup, and main dishes from. And we were given a tiny metal spoon to serve the food. It was AWKWARD to serve and eat. The dishes we ate were... - Tea Leaf Salad which was ok, but subpar compared to what we get at other Burmese restaurants. - FIsh Noodle Soup that was also ok, but subpar to our standards and without any clear sign of fish. - A Chicken Noodle Salad with overcooked and very soft noodles and barely any flavor. - Yellow Rice with Chicken Curry that had very bland rice, but a nice side of very tender and flavorful chicken. I didn't detect any curry in the dish. Hardly anyone was dining at the restaurant, but the service was still somewhat inattentive. We received our tea and water when we were nearly finished. read more

A Hidden Gem for Burmese Cuisine! This was my first experience at a Burmese restaurant, and it absolutely delivered! I tried a coconut milk-based curry that was rich, creamy, and layered with flavor. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and the staff were kind enough to walk me through the menu, which I really appreciated as a first-timer to Burmese food. Whether you're a Burmese food newbie like me or a seasoned fan, this spot feels like the real deal. Definitely recommend it if you're craving something authentic. read more

Kyain Kyain - Burmese Near Me - Fremont, California

It was my first time dining at Kyain Kyain and it was such a great experience! Such a warm, welcoming, and friendly spot with flavorful dishes. Absolutely loved their tea leaf salad! For those who haven't had it before it's a warm, crunchy, nutty, savory, and umami dish. I've had this salad once before at a different establishment and I have to say I love this one so much more! The tomatoes add some extra freshness to the dish. The chicken curry was tender and paired so well with the paratha and pickled cucumber and radish. Shared both with a friend and we were stuffed. Interior had a homey charm. Highly recommend this spot! read more

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10/10 - tea leaf salad 10/10 - beef curry with yellow rice 9/10 - parata 8.5/10 - fish noodle soup 8.5/10 - samosa Kyain Kyain has been a longtime Fremont staple that provides the best tea leaf salad in the Bay Area. The restaurant is small and cozy vibe with quick service! Would highly recommend this place if you've never tried Burmese cuisine before. read more

Kyain Kyain - A5. Tea Leaf Salad M6. Yellow Rice with Beef Curry S3. Paratha M15. Fish Noodle Soup - Burmese Near Me - Fremont, California

So good and great service. We got the chicken soup 4/5, chicken curry 5/5, tea leaf salad 6/5, and we got the onion tempura 10/5. It was amazing and we will definitely be back. read more

Kyain Kyain - Chicken soup, onion tempura, chicken curry and tea leaf salad - Burmese Near Me - Fremont, California

Delicious , hot, freshly made food and friendly staff!. Been here a while ago but this is my first time returning. read more

Kyain Kyain - M3 M3. Pork Noodle Soup - Burmese Near Me - Fremont, California

I haven't had Burmese food in a really long time. We came here on a day where it was super rainy. It was easy to find parking. There weren't very many people inside, one other table. I think this was due to the heavy rain rather than their food. We were seated and they brought menus and water over very quickly. I had the chicken noodle soup as I was looking for something soupy in the rain as well as something light. Pretty large portions. My boyfriend had the yellow rice with chicken curry. Everything was super flavorful and affordable. My boyfriend needed to take the rest of his meal to go. Luckily all the food came dished out in to-go containers anyway (except the noodle soup). Will definitely return one day, though Fremont is a bit of a drive for us. read more

Kyain Kyain - Chicken noodle soup - Burmese Near Me - Fremont, California

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I visited Kyain Kyain Burmese Food in Fremont with my husband and parents, since we were in the area. The restaurant is small and unassuming, but the food truly shines, offering large portions of authentic Burmese dishes. We started with the tea leaf salad, a delicious mix of fermented tea leaves, shredded cabbage, tomatoes, yellow beans, and sesame seeds. The ingredients were fresh, and we loved how the textures and flavors balanced each other perfectly. Next, we had the parata with lamb curry. The lamb was tender and the curry was packed with spices. The parata (pan-fried bread) was the perfect accompaniment to scoop up the rich curry sauce. While the curry was a bit on the oily side, the bold flavors and generous portion of meat more than made up for it. My husband and parents had the fish noodle soup. I didn't try their dish, so I can't comment on it. There's a shared parking lot with other stores in the plaza, which made parking convenient. If you're in the Fremont area and craving authentic Burmese food, this is a solid spot! TIP: If you check in on Yelp, you get a free hot or cold Burmese tea! read more

I was craving garlic noodles and came across this spot while searching. I'm lucky to live in an area with tons of great Asian food options, but Burmese cuisine is one I haven't really explored much. After reading all the positive reviews, I decided to give it a try -- and I'm so glad I did! The restaurant is a small, hole-in-the-wall kind of place, which I actually love because they're often the hidden gems. There was plenty of seating, and the bathrooms were clean (always a plus!). The only downside was the parking lot -- it could definitely use some TLC. The service was excellent. You can tell it's family-owned -- everyone was warm, attentive, and made us feel so welcome, even with my two toddlers in tow. Now, the food -- delicious! The fermented tea salad was amazing -- even my mom, who's a picky eater, loved it. We also ordered the chicken curry with potatoes and prata, which was flavorful but just a touch salty for my taste. And of course, we had to try the garlic rice noodles with chicken -- also very good! The portions were generous, so sharing is definitely the way to go. For my first time trying Burmese food, this was a great experience. I'm really glad we came here! read more

As a Burmese, this place truly hit the spot! I came here with my wife and my mom, and we ordered a variety of dishes: Nan Gyi Thot, Dan Pout, chicken curry, paratha, and tofu salad. The Nan Gyi Thot, a classic Burmese noodle dish, was wonderfully flavorful, with perfectly cooked rice noodles coated in a rich, savory chicken curry sauce. The fresh garnishes, and crunchy chips added a nice kick. The Dan Pout, a Burmese / Indian yellow rice dish, was generously served with tender, juicy pieces of chicken in a fragrant and slightly tangy sauce. The thick sauce was so delicious too. The chicken curry was was incredibly rich, deeply spiced, and brimming with bold flavors. The curry sauce paired beautifully with the flaky, golden-brown paratha, which was perfectly crunchy on the outside and buttery soft inside. It also complemented the Nan Gyi Thot perfectly, making the dish even more enjoyable. Lastly, the tofu salad was light yet packed with flavor. The tofu was soft and delicate, mixed with fresh vegetables, a tangy dressing, and just the right amount of heat. Everything we tried tasted authentic and reminded me of my mom's cooking at home. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes! read more

Curries were microwaved as I had one piece of meat piping hot while the other pieces were room temperature. Very greasy and lacks any depth of flavor. Noodles overcooked to mush, and proteins were extremely salty and dry like chalk. Soup is ok, a little salty. Yellow rice is okay as well. read more

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Always a pleasure to come back for comfort food, especially my chicken noodle soup and mohinga. We tried garlic noodle work shredded chicken this time and it was delicious! read more

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The food was so damn affordable and yummy!!! I haven't had authentic Burmese food in so long and this hits the spot. We got Bamboo-shoot pork curry and it tasted legit. The Server was sweet and understanding. We came on a Thursday evening and the restaurant was super chill. We will definitely come back again! read more

Kyain Kyain - C7. Pork Curry with Bamboo Shoot - Burmese Near Me - Fremont, California

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A homey mom&pop place serving authentic Burmese food. We stopped by for dinner on a Saturday night, and we were seated right away. I've spent time in Burma and being familiar with the food, we ordered the paratha with lamb curry and the cold noodle salad, which we asked to be made spicy and they obliged. We enjoyed both our dishes - the paratha is what one would typically find at eateries in Yangon - tasty but rather greasy, and the lamb curry has a generous helping of oil as well. But hey, the flavors are authentic and reminded me of my meals in Yangon, and we will be back! They do have the popular Tea Leaf salad, Kaiser (chicken in coconut curry with noodles) and other noodle soups on the menu as well. read more

Kyain Kyain - Lamb curry with paratha - Burmese Near Me - Fremont, California

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Visited two times already, always fresh and tasty. Recommend for everyone who wants to try Burmese cuisine.

Authentic Burmese dishes. Been coming here for years although with increased prices along the way as everywhere else. read more

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We've been coming for years! Good people and good Burmese food. We usually get the chicken curry I believe is the name. Comes with some type of rice with raisins. Lots of flavor in that dish. My main rating is merely for that dish and the workers. I don't get anything else other than the tea leaf salad. Also delicious! Watch out for the spicy peppers lol Small place and not too busy. Quick friendly service read more

SO GOOD! My coworker who is from Burma suggested Kyain Kyain for lunch a few weeks ago and I've been thinking about the chicken curry since. The chicken is cooked until tender and fall off the bones. I love that dry chili salty seasoning that is provided with the food. I could just eat that seasoning thing with rice. The tea leaf salad is tasty but there is so much tomatoes, a little too much. Portions are generous and prices are affordable. The only thing I don't like is that they service everything in to go containers but other than that, no complaints! read more

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Love love love this place. I had never tried Burmese food before and this is the first time I tried it here. It's delicious.We Loved the soup, the tea leaves salad so much. I believe it's a family owned restaurant where the Mom/Dad are the chef and the boys are servers. They serve food in proper serving bowls but you have to eat in disposables. Pretty small joint but authentic. They even offered some fried stuff with chana dal( Indian name) while waiting for food and it was a while until the order came.Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Reminds me of a family owned Mom and Pops type of restaurant. Pretty simple and not much to see inside but the food is solid. I prefer Thai curry, which is sweeter and milder on the curry taste, but that's more of a personal preference. The curry dishes here are good. Their tea leaf salad is excellent. I order this dish at every Burmese restaurant that I visit. Theirs is one of the better ones I've had and my favorite dish of the night. I also liked that the restaurant provided extra hot peppers for those who like it spicy. I love spicy food so really enjoyed the peppers which helped kick up the heat level. Their crispy fried potato wrap is similar to a samosa, but very one dimensional in taste. I wish there were more ingredients or spices used in this appetizer. It did taste better once I added the dipping sauce. Basically, this dish is potato fried in a wonton or dumpling wrapper. Overall, I'm glad I stopped by and had a chance to try the food here. Wait staff were very friendly and it was an enjoyable dinner. read more

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Recently we ordered Tofu Salad (YUM) and Vegetable Curry (YUM). While my husband was picking those up, he got some things we ate on the subsequent days: Fried Yellow Beans (like crackers -- yummy) and also Fried Roselle (Super salty but good to have in small amounts with rice as a condiment). We will be back! read more

My mom is culturally Burmese, so I grew up eating some Burmese foods, like coconut curry noodle soup and paluda. Nowadays, it's pretty rare for my family and I to eat Burmese cuisine. But when we were in the Fremont area, I stumbled across this place, which looked like it offered good food. Needless to say, my gut instinct was right! Kyain Kyain seems to be run by a Burmese family. My mom was thrilled that she was able to speak Burmese with them! I ordered a pork noodle soup, which came with thick rice noodle, pork intestine, pork liver, chicken meatballs, tofu, quail eggs, and a hefty amount of vegetables. I was hungry that day, but lemme tell you... the portions they serve are enough to feed around 2-3 people. I loved that the chef didn't skimp on the meat. The soup was incredibly flavorful, and it was the perfect meal for a particularly cold and rainy day. Leftovers were even better the next day! It's a shame that the commute from Daly City to Fremont is almost 50 minutes. Otherwise, I'd definitely be visiting Kyain Kyain more often. read more

Kyain Kyain - Burmese Near Me - Fremont, California

I wanted to stop by this Burmese restaurant and try with my friends. For Saturday lunch, it wasn't too busy, a few tables were occupied. We got a few dishes to try together. 4/5 Tea Leaf Salad Yummy, the salad has nice crunch and texture with the peanuts and chickpea. The tomato provides a fresh bite to the salad. A little bit on the saltier side, if you take it for takeout, you can add more veggies to your liking. 4.5/5 Fish Noodle Soup The mohinga had a variety of toppings, ranging from crunchy chickpeas, cilantro, and veggies. Perfect for when there is cold weather but still just as good on a hot day. 3.5/5 Roasted Garlic Noodles The noodles were a bit softer than I expected. Still had great flavor when mixed in with the chili sauce and side veggies. 4.5/5 Paratha with Chicken Curry Crispy paratha to dip in a rich flavorful chicken curry. Top it with a little bit of the pickled veggies, chef's kiss. 4.5/5 Burmese Milk Tea Reminds me of Hong Kong milk tea, rich roasted tea flavor and creamy. Free with Yelp check-in Had plenty of leftovers to take home and left full and happy. read more

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One of my go-to spots in Fremont for a big bowl of noodles with a bunch of meat and quail eggs. Mmmm quail eggs. Definitely more of that mom and pop restaurant type feel and with really great service. They're always checking in on you to make sure everything is going ok. Chicken noodle soup: I get mixed noodles, add a couple drops of sesame oil to the bowl, and mix their fresh garlic and hot sauce together for dipping. It's the perfect bowl of soup on a cold day, after a night of drinking, all the tiiiiime! Curry coconut chicken noodle soup: another favorite if I'm not in a clear brothy mood. Has a bunch of textures and the flavor is just so good! Highly recommend! Pig ear salad and yellow bean tofu salad are also some favorite appetizers. You just gotta try them to see! read more

Authentic period. I'm Burmese. This is the store is so authentic in Bay Area compare to a lot of fancy one like Burma Love or Burma Taste or whatever. I tried all of them, it's just pricey. read more

The only Burmese food worth eating in the Bay Area. This place truly knows what they're doing and for whom. Restaurant is mostly frequented by real Burmese people who appreciate real authentic food at prices that show that this is a real gem of a restaurant that is cooking for its community. Should be a national treasure here and protect it! Those fake Burmese restaurants like Burma super star can't compete with this place. (I'm Burmese too and have eaten great Burmese food in Burma and I'll say this place really hits home!) Also for people complaining about greasy, this is how real Burmese curries are cooked. They reduce the curry to the point that the oil separates out. This is a hallmark and if a Burmese curry is not sibyan then it is not real. Those complaining are probably Chinese or whatever and they can go back eating their fake orange chicken that Burma superstar serves. ( not a real Burmese dish btw) read more

This place was recommended to me by my Burmese friend so I know it would be very authentic and yummy!! We ordered the tea leaf salad, yellow rice with lamb curry, noodle salad with rice noodles, potato samosas, and milk tea. We loved the tea leaf salad since it was so flavorful. The lamb in the lamb curry was so tender and I liked how the samosas paired with the sauce. The milk tea is very similar to Hong Kong milk tea and you can get it hot or cold. Everything was so delicious and this is definitely now my favorite spot for Burmese food. The portion sizes are also pretty generous. Keep in mind that when you dine in, they serve the dishes in to-go containers, but we didn't mind since we didn't need to package the leftovers after. Overall, the food was amazing and I would definitely come back again! :) read more

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As a Burmese, I find this place Very delicious,nice amount,good price.Proud of Myanmar food. Very authentic.I like especially Tophu thaut,Shan noodle salad. Yellow rice with chicken. those I ate.I haven't tried the others. read more

This was a great find. C2. Egg Curry: such an unique taste. Never thought it would be so good. Fish curry: was good and different base than the egg curry base. M14. Roasted Garlic Noodle: great (my daughter loved it as well without the green stuff ) Tea Leaf Salad: Great Fast service. Will frequent the place. read more

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My definition of comfort food; especially their curries. Fish or chicken curry with white rice are probably my go to items. Both are savory and packed with flavor. However I do find that the fish curry can get a little too salty. Yellow rice typically accompanies the curries but i'm not a fan of raisins so I stick with plain white rice. I've also tried the lamb curry and it's equally delicious. Portions are definitely generous here. Today, we also decided to try tea leaf salad after seeing good reviews. So many different flavors in one dish. Salty, acidic, garlicky, nutty, and a little of that classic funkiness you get from fermented foods (the tea leaves are fermented). The thai chilis add a kick to every bite and the tomatoes give a great refreshing addition. Honestly, not my favorite salad ever but I'd highly recommend trying it still! One lamb curry with yellow rice, one fish curry with white rice, and one tea leaf salad was about $50. We had a little bit of leftovers to spare. Cleanliness is not great here. Stains and flies are visible, but honestly, the food makes up for it. You could always get takeout too! read more

Kyain Kyain - Tea Leaf Salad - Burmese Near Me - Fremont, California

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Having grown up eating home cooked Burmese food, this is as authentic as it gets! This is, in my opinion, the best Burmese restaurant in the Bay. The portion sizes, flavors, and pricing are reflective of what makes this small mom and pop shop my favorite place to get my Burmese food fix. The people are kind and accommodating, and the food comes out quickly. The food will not disappoint! read more

I'm not an expert in Burmese food, but I've had it a few times at Burma Superstar, which is exceptional. Kyain Kyain may not compare to Burma Superstar, but it's a nice local place to get your Burmese fix. The food is packed with flavor, but it's also packed in oil, which was a little off-putting. I thought their yellow rice was exceptional, with raisins, peas, onions. It's the perfect blend of sweet and savory. What we ordered: + Yellow rice with chicken curry: This is 2 chicken drumsticks that's fall-off-the-bone delicious. However, the curry was super oily. The rice was exceptional as mentioned. + Paratha with lamb curry: The lamb was so tender and delicious, but the curry was very oily. The paratha was really greasy too. I could not enjoy the paratha. + Tea leaf salad: This was just ok. It had the basic ingredients of a tea leaf salad (lettuce/cabbage, tomatoes, tea leaf, and peanuts), but it was missing a few key ingredients, such as garlic chips and dried shrimp. The dressing was just a pool of oil at the bottom of the container. There were a few high notes, but overall was a bit too greasy for me. read more

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